Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part C Capacity Development Program
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for community-based organizations strengthening their capacity to improve HIV care and reduce transmission. Applicants must be organizations serving people with HIV, particularly those not yet in regular care. Programs can focus on HIV care innovation or infrastructure development.
Eligible recipients typically include nonprofits, community health centers, and other community-based entities with experience in HIV services. Organizations must demonstrate capacity to implement evidence-based strategies and serve vulnerable populations affected by HIV.
The program supports activities like care coordination, treatment adherence programs, and systems strengthening. Geographic scope is national, with funding available to organizations across the United States.
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Key dates
- Jul 13, 2026 Applications open
- Mar 16, 2027 Application deadline in 243 days
- Sep 1, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of the program is to strengthen the capacity of community-based organizations to improve health outcomes and reduce HIV transmission, especially for people not yet in regular HIV care. The activities fall under two categories: HIV Care Innovation and Infrastructure Development.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Community Health Center
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public University
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative/Justification
- Organizational Capacity/Experience Documentation
- Letters of Support
Program contact
- 👤 Brian Fitzsimmons
- 📧 AskPartCCapacity@hrsa.gov
- 📞 301-945-9820
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.918 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$9,552,319
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$9,550,776
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$8,419,275
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$8,396,312
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$8,349,954
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$8,290,562
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$7,859,889
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$7,783,520
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$7,781,220
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$7,770,000
Top States by Funding
- NY 14 awards $97.1M
- CA 11 awards $65.1M
- TX 7 awards $47.6M
- GA 7 awards $46.3M
- PR 7 awards $39.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.918). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $385,769,065 | |
| 2025 | $379,139,784 | |
| 2026 est. | $386,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Community-based organizations, nonprofits, and community health centers serving people with HIV. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to serve vulnerable populations and implement evidence-based programs.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is March 16, 2027. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What activities does this grant support?
The program supports two categories: HIV Care Innovation and Infrastructure Development. Eligible activities include care coordination, treatment adherence support, and organizational capacity building.
How much funding is available?
Award amounts are expected to be around $150,000 per award. The total funding pool is $9,000,000 for all awardees.
Is cost sharing required?
No, cost sharing is not required for this grant. Organizations can request funding for the full project scope.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your application on serving people with HIV not yet in regular care. Show specific strategies for reaching and engaging this population.
- Clearly distinguish whether your project emphasizes care innovation or infrastructure development. Use concrete examples of outcomes you expect to achieve.
- Include letters of support from partner organizations and community members. Demonstrate strong relationships with the populations you serve.
- Detail your organizational capacity and relevant experience in HIV services. Highlight staff expertise, past successes, and systems for quality improvement.
- Budget carefully and justify all costs. Show how your request of $150,000 directly supports the proposed activities and expected outcomes.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to clearly target people with HIV not yet engaged in care or not demonstrating specific strategies to reach them. Submitting vague or overly broad activities without concrete measures and outcomes. Weak evidence of organizational capacity or lack of demonstrated HIV service experience.
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